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Notorious B.I.G.'s Mother Voletta Wallace Passes Away at 78

2/26/2025

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Voletta Wallace, the beloved mother of rapper Notorious B.I.G., has died at 78 in Pennsylvania. A resilient Jamaican immigrant and single mother, she established the Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation to uplift children's education. Following her son's tragic murder in 1997, she tirelessly advocated for justice and honored his legacy, becoming a powerful voice in hip-hop culture.

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Voletta Wallace, the beloved mother of rapper Notorious B.I.G., has died at 78 in Pennsylvania. A resilient Jamaican immigrant and single mother, she established the Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation to uplift children's education. Following her son's tragic murder in 1997, she tirelessly advocated for justice and honored his legacy, becoming a powerful voice in hip-hop culture.